TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Inspiration Field•La Junta, CO

5d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Specialist is primarily responsible for the overall maintenance of the agency vehicle fleet by utilizing a preventative maintenance program. The Transportation Specialist is responsible for performing routine vehicle and trailer inspections to ensure vehicles are in good working condition. This position is also responsible for working with contractors and maintaining agency transportation procedures to meet local and state regulatory requirements, within a person-centered environment. In addition, this position will work with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to ensure compliance with CDOT rules and regulations and handle all CDOT grant-related processes and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GE.
One year demonstrated experience working in the transportation or automotive industry.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Licensed drivers and have reliable transportation.
If current license is from out-of-state, a valid Colorado Driver’s License is required within ten days of hire.
Background check, drug and alcohol check, reference check, and motor vehicle checks must be passed.
Current motor vehicle insurance is required.
Driving is an essential job duty.
Able to regularly sit, walk, stand, climb up and down stairs, physically restrain clients pursuant to training (when necessary) and sit at a computer for long periods of time and repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (typing, data entry).
Communicate through speech with individuals in service and public in both quiet and noisy environments.
Operate a personal computer and related software.
Tolerate various levels of stress and meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
Demonstrate specific vision abilities which include close, distance, and depth perception and able to read handwritten or typed material, and able to adjust focus.
Work and concentrate in both noisy and quiet environments.
Squat, stoop, kneel, and reach above the head. Forward motion will occasionally be required.
Work inside the building a majority of the time.
Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, guardians, etc.
Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, Individuals in Service, Individual’s parents, etc. is required.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Able to work with others, with system issues, and within designated time frames.
Patience in dealing with Individuals in Service, parents, employees, etc.
Able to develop effective working relationships with a variety of people.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Able to perform duties in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Current Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Maintain agency’s vehicle fleet by utilizing a well-developed preventative maintenance program with approved vendors.
Perform routine vehicle monitoring to inspect for safety hazards and report issues to supervisor.
Perform maintenance and repairs on agency fleet within the abilities and professional knowledge of the individual employee. Including but not limited to changing bulbs, batteries, windshield wipers, adding fluids, oil changes, brakes, tires, etc.
Maintain a file for each vehicle to include any preventive maintenance, repairs, accident reports, monthly mileage or any additional pertinent data and information deemed necessary by using agency software program.
Monitor mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance costs on a monthly basis and create trend analysis reports and report findings to appropriate personnel.
Maintain agency transportation policies and procedures to meet local and state regulatory requirements and update as necessary.
Pass the Medication Administration test with no more than two attempts and administer medication to clients according to physician orders and using appropriate administration techniques as outlined in the Medication Administration course.
Must be able to perform Lifting and Transferring techniques as trained and pass performance testing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or push and pull up to 100 lbs. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement.
Driving of agency vehicles as necessary for transportation of clients and agency business as assigned.
Must, with or without reasonable accommodation, Able to regularly sit, walk, stand, climb up and down stairs, physically restrain clients pursuant to training (when necessary) and sit at a computer for long periods of time and repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (typing, data entry).
Communicate through speech with individuals in service and public in both quiet and noisy environments.
Operate a personal computer and related software.
Tolerate various levels of stress and meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
Demonstrate specific vision abilities which include close, distance, and depth perception and able to read handwritten or typed material, and able to adjust focus.
Work and concentrate in both noisy and quiet environments.
Squat, stoop, kneel, and reach above the head. Forward motion will occasionally be required.
Work inside the building a majority of the time.
Maintain vehicle licenses and registration for entire agency vehicle fleet.
Create and maintain vehicle inspection logs and report findings and trends to appropriate personnel.
Maintain vehicle safety kits for all vehicles.
Notify supervisors of vehicle misuse or neglect by staff.
Purchase and maintain vehicle supplies such as washer wiper fluid, oil, ice scrapers, etc.
Work with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to secure grants and vehicle procurement, including working with CDOT vendors from the beginning of the grant cycle to the end of securing a new vehicle from CDOT.
Complete CDOT reports on all vehicles purchased with CDOT grant funds to maintain compliance, including the final close-out report and all other documents.
Teach monthly Transportation and Defensive Driving class for new hires.
Drive agency vehicles for various transportation routes throughout the area, as needed.
Maintain fuel cards and personal identification numbers for each vehicle and each employee.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors and regulatory agencies.
Perform direct support duties and responsibilities, as needed.
Create and maintain a procedural manual for duties performed in this position.
Due to the nature of this position, confidentiality as well as staff attendance and promptness to assigned shifts are essential.
Participate in staff training activities and staff meetings, as outlined in the agency’s staff development curriculum.
Work flexible schedules or within various environments as the agency and supervisor deem necessary. Staff attendance and promptness to assigned shifts is essential. The responsibilities of this position may require staff to be able to work irregular, extended, and/or be available for as needed work hours, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Represent the agency in the represented communities through positive public relations and active involvement in civic functions.
Advise supervisor of concerns and problems that arise within the agency.
Follow agency procedures when purchasing items on behalf of the agency.
Follow agency policies and procedures in carrying out duties.
Safeguard all agency funds and property.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Chief Executive Officer, or designee.
Other reasonable duties as may be assigned.